COMMUNITY/CIVIC Sunday, March 29, the Southwestern Yacht Club (SWYC) hosts the first of a three-day Benefit on the Bay 2009 to benefit San Diego Hospice and the Institute for Palliative Medicine. On March 29, the SWYC launches the 22nd annual Charity Bay Race and Regatta — a challenging 10-mile course and the second-largest charity regatta in the nation. Tickets are $15; race entry is $60. Other events are slated for Saturday, April 18 and Saturday, April 25. The SWYC is located at 2702 Qualtrough St. For more information, call (619) 222-0438 or visit www.southwesternyc.org. Monday, March 30, 6 p.m., Ocean Beach Library Book Club meets to discuss “Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Susan Vreeland. Copies are available for checkout at the Ocean Beach Library, 4801 Santa Monica St. For more information, call (619) 531-1532. Thursday, April 2, 6 p.m., Point Loma Masonic Lodge No. 620 hosts the 2009 Awards Dinner to honor the peace officer and fireman of the year. The dinner will be swiss steak and the $8 charge includes coffee or tea. The event takes place at the lodge, 1711 Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Reservations must be made no later than Friday, March 27. For more information, call (619) 223-1569. Saturday, April 4, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s San Diego-based Pacific South Coast Chapter hosts the San Diego County Credit Union Walk MS 2009 fundraising walk at NTC Park at Liberty Station, 2750 Womble Road. There is no charge to be a walker but walkers are encouraged to solicit sponsors to raise funds and prizes are available based on the amount of donations collected. For more information or to register, visit www.mswalk.com. April 10-12, the Rock Church hosts a weekend of Easter celebrations and activities, beginning with a presentation of “The Passion of the Christ” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 10. An Easter service is planned for 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 with an Easter Sunrise service at 6 a.m. on Sunday, April 11. Additional services follow at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. The church is located at 2277 Rosecrans St. For more information, call (619) 226-3544 or visit www.therocksandiego.org. Saturday, April 11, the city of San Diego hosts the 35th annual Spring Egg Hunt at Robb Field in Ocean Beach, sponsored by the Robb Field Recreation Council. The event will feature a DJ, clowns, free fire truck rides, free popcorn and professional photographs for $4. For more information, call (619) 665-2104. Sunday, April 12, 6:30 a.m., the Kiwanis Club of Point Loma hosts the 60th annual ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service at Cabrillo National Monument in the national park’s lower parking lot. Fellowship follows the service. Gates open at 6 a.m. and participants are encouraged to arrive early. For more information, call (619) 519-3812 or e-mail [email protected]. SCHOOLS DANA • Today, March 26, 6:30 p.m., Parent/Child Book Club in library. • Friday, March 27, 7 p.m., guitar benefit concert featuring renowned artists Robert Wetdel, Fred Benedetti, Glen Fisher, Grant Fleener, Bill Cobb and Dana students. Tickets are $10. LOMA PORTAL • Today, March 26, 1:05 to 1:30 p.m., pizza and bake sales after school. • Friday, March 27, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Multicultural Festival featuring different foods, dances, music and games from across the world. • Monday, March 30, delivery of all cookie and bread orders. • Tuesday, March 31, 3:35 to 4 p.m., popcorn sales after school. • Wednesday, April 1, last day to place yearbook orders. Yearbooks are $16 and available by e-mailing [email protected]. • Thursday, April 2, 1:05 to 1:30 p.m., pizza and bake sales after school. OB ELEMENTARY • Today, March 26, Bank Day; Spanish, art and dance after-school clubs meet. SACRED HEART ACADEMY • Today, March 26, 8 a.m., all-school Mass at Sacred Heart Church; 9 a.m., National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony at Sacred Heart Church. • Friday, March 27, 3rd-graders to Lux Art Institute. • Sunday, March 29, 1 p.m., kindergarten open house. • Tuesday, March 31, report cards sent home. SILVER GATE • Friday, March 27, student council dress-up day; 7:45 a.m., principal’s chat for parents of 4th-graders. • Wednesday, April 1, 7:45 a.m., Friends of Silver Gate meeting. • Friday, April 3, Student Council Sports Day. • April 6-10, no classes for spring break. • Friday, April 24, 7:45 a.m., principal’s chat for parents of 1st-graders. • Thursday, April 30, Student Council Family Lunch. ST. CHARLES BORROMEO • Today, March 26, SDUSD school board meeting. • Friday, March 27, 8 a.m., all-school Mass; 12:45 p.m., Stations of the Cross; pizza lunch available; grade 3 food bank. • Tuesday, March 31, 2009-10 registration fees due. • Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., book fair at Bookstar. • Monday, April 9, 12:15 p.m. dismissal and beginning of Easter break. • April 10-19, Easter break. • Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m., First Eucharist. SUNSET VIEW • Friday, March 27, 6 to 11 p.m., the Sunset View Foundation hosts its 12th annual fundraising dinner and auction at the Kona Kai Resort and Spa. The event benefits the 400 students of Sunset View through funding for enrichment programs, computer program, art instruction, science program, librarian and books. The Kona Kai is located at 1551 Shelter Island Drive. Tickets are $50. For reservations, visit www.sunsetviewelementary.com. WARREN-WALKER • Friday, March 27, 1st-grade play; 1:30 p.m., “Journey to the Land Before Time.” The public is invited. To reserve a spot, call (619) 223-3663. • Saturday, March 28, Independent School Entrance Exam at middle school. To reserve a spot, call (619) 260-3663. • March 28-April 4, 8th-grade trip to Washington, D.C. and New York City. • Thursday, April 2, 8:30 a.m., 77th annual Pet Day, including a parade around the Point Loma campus. • Friday, April 3, no classes for faculty grading and meeting day. • Friday, April 17, 6 p.m., WWPA Parent Party at the Admiral Kidd Club. SENIORS Today, March 26, 10 a.m. to noon, the Peninsula Shepherd Senior Center hosts a series of activities for seniors at St. Peter’s by the Sea, 1371 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard. Blood pressure checks from 10 to 11 a.m.; 10:30 to 11 a.m., chair exercises with a Peninsula YMCA instructor; 10 to 11 a.m., Bible study; 10 to 11 a.m., fellowship period; 11 a.m. to noon, musical program followed by lunch at noon. Lunch is $5 and reservations are required before Tuesday, March 24 by calling the senior program office at (619) 223-1640. A $2 donation is suggested if participants are attending only for the entertainment. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Through March 31, Point Loma Artists Exhibition, a show of three-dimensional art, including ceramics, glass and papier-mache paintings in display cases. The exhibit takes place at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 531-1539. April 1-24, the San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) presents an exhibition entitled “Hometown San Diego” about 100 works by SDWS members. A reception is slated for Friday, April 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 105 at the NTC Promenade. Gallery hours are Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call (619) 876-4550 or visit www.sdws.org. April 3 through June 7, “Off the Wall” exhibition by renowned Maine quilt artist Elizabeth Busch at Quilt Visions Art Quilt Gallery. An opening reception is slated for Friday, April 3 from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by a 2-day workshop April 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The class fee is $200 for materials and $10 admission. An artist tour and lecture is scheduled for Saturday, April 4 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $10. The gallery is located at 2825 Dewey Road, Suite 100 at the NTC Promenade. For more information, call (619) 546-4872 or visit www.quiltvisions.org. Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library hosts “Art in April,” a multimedia art show and sale featuring paintings, pottery, sculpture, weavings and demonstrations by members of Point Loma Artists. The free event takes place on the library lawn, 3701 Voltaire St., with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the library. For more information, call (619) 531-1539. Through May 30, the New Americans Museum presents two simultaneous exhibitions: “Immigration and Caricature: Ethnic Images from the Appel Collection” and “A Community Between Two Worlds: Arab Americans in Greater Detroit.” The museum is located at 2825 Dewey Road in the NTC Promenade. There is no cost for admission. For more information, call (619) 255-8908 or visit www.newamericansmu-seum.org. Mondays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. through June, the Peninsula Singers rehearse for upcoming performances and seek new members. Rehearsals take place at the Hervey/Point Loma Branch Library, 3701 Voltaire St. For more information, call (619) 804-6079, (619) 222-0429, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.peninsulasingerssandiego.org. VENUES Cane’s Bar & Grill, 3105 Ocean Front Walk, (858) 488-4458 • Today, March 26, 8 p.m., A Scribe Amidst the Lions performs with Endoxi, The New Lead, Detectives and RunHoney. Tickets are $6. • Friday, March 27, 9 p.m., Strangers performs with Mike Pinto and Project Out of Bounds. Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door. • Saturday, March 28, 9 p.m., Candelbox performs with Royal Bliss and Jet Black Stare. Tickets are $25. • Sunday, March 29, 8 p.m., Biohazard performs with Canobliss and One Inch Pump. Tickets are $18 in advance; $20 at the door. • Monday, March 30, 8 p.m., Less Than Jake & The Expendables performs with The Flatliners. Tickets are $20.